{{CRLdetinfo| 1103 |Scout Trooper|TB|Episode VI: Return of the Jedi|Trained to operate in all conditions, Scout Troopers are the Imperial Army's advance eyes in any situation. Sometimes called Biker Scouts for their primary method of transport, the Aratech 74-Z Speeder Bike, Scouts have been deployed in theaters ranging from the sub-freezing temperatures of Hoth to the temperate climates of the moon of Endor. }}

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{{CRLdetinfo| 1103 |Scout Trooper|TB|Episode VI: Return of the Jedi|

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Trained to operate in all conditions, Scout Troopers are the Imperial Army's advance eyes in any situation. Sometimes called Biker Scouts for their primary method of transport, the Aratech 74-Z Speeder Bike, Scouts have been deployed in theaters ranging from the sub-freezing temperatures of Hoth to the temperate climates of the moon of Endor. }}

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**replace stock bolts with flat-disc "elevator" bolts

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**replace inaccurate aerator.

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*Chin cup should be present.

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*Gloss white, semi-gloss, or lightly weathered.

*Gloss white, semi-gloss, or lightly weathered.

*Black Elastic is used to secure the armor around upper arm.

*Black Elastic is used to secure the armor around upper arm.

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*Should be secured around bicep with a 35mm ( 1 & 3/8") black elastic strap; the shape of the film used ones should be noted (often curves on the bottom edge are over looked).|}}

{{CRLtemplate-onelevel|File:TB_scout_biceps.jpeg|Upper Arms|

{{CRLtemplate-onelevel|File:TB_scout_biceps.jpeg|Upper Arms|

*Gloss white, semi-gloss or lightly weathered.

*Gloss white, semi-gloss or lightly weathered.

*Have a recessed area with a "t-bit" detail attached within.

*Have a recessed area with a "t-bit" detail attached within.

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*Black elastic is used to secure the armor around upper arm.|Bicep armor includes film-accurate "T-bit" detail and they are secured around the arm with a 35mm ( 1 & 3/8") black elastic strap. T-bit circle detail piece must face forward on each arm.

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*Should include film-accurate "T-bit" detail and secured around the arm with a 35mm ( 1 & 3/8") black elastic strap.

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{{CRLtemplate-onelevel|File:TB_scout_forearms.jpeg|Forearms|

{{CRLtemplate-onelevel|File:TB_scout_forearms.jpeg|Forearms|

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* Gloss white, semi-gloss or lightly weathered.

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*Black elastic is used to secure the armor around forearm.|

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*Black leather and gauntlet length.

*Black leather and gauntlet length.

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*Detailed gloves that include-

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*Black suede or faux suede patches on top of the middle finger, index finger and thumb.

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**Black suede or faux suede patches on top of the middle finger, index finger, and thumb.

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*There is a recessed rectangular area present over the right breast that is painted a medium to dark gray.

*There is a recessed rectangular area present over the right breast that is painted a medium to dark gray.

*The chest armor and back plate should be joined together over the shoulder and the gap covered with a loop of white fabric.

*The chest armor and back plate should be joined together over the shoulder and the gap covered with a loop of white fabric.

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*Side under arm chest/back straps should be 50mm (2") white webbing (off white if using off white pouches/drop box straps), but for trooping practicality 50mm white elastic is acceptable as long as the color matches.|}}

{{CRLtemplate-onelevel|File:TB_scout_back.jpeg|Back|

{{CRLtemplate-onelevel|File:TB_scout_back.jpeg|Back|

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**The top of the tank is flat with a detail piece painted black, and must use the same [[Glossary#Greeblie|greeblies]] as what is seen on screen. There is also a white painted circle and red line detail to be included.

**The top of the tank is flat with a detail piece painted black, and must use the same [[Glossary#Greeblie|greeblies]] as what is seen on screen. There is also a white painted circle and red line detail to be included.

**The tank has a black stripe detail.

**The tank has a black stripe detail.

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**Scouts may have additional "rank indicators" that are present on the right side of the tank and can number anywhere from 0 to 6 stripes.|Bullet tank on the back plate must have film-accurate greeblie tank topper detail, secured with single metal coloured rivit in the centre of the greeblie and properly placed pin striping and single rivet to hold the bottom of the tank, tank topper must be a seperate greeblie to the tank itself

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*Bullet tank on the back plate should have film-accurate greeblie tank topper detail, secured with single metal colored rivet in the center of the greeblie and properly placed pin striping and single rivet to hold the bottom of the tank; tank topper should be a separate greeblie to the tank itself.|}}

{{CRLtemplate-onelevel|File:TB_scout_flightsuit.jpeg|Flight Suit|

{{CRLtemplate-onelevel|File:TB_scout_flightsuit.jpeg|Flight Suit|

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*Must have a suede or faux suede butt flap attached above the waist hidden by the cummerbund, rectangle in shape. The flap should be slightly narrower than the width of the trooper and stop slightly higher than the bottom of the troopers butt cheeks.

*Must have a suede or faux suede butt flap attached above the waist hidden by the cummerbund, rectangle in shape. The flap should be slightly narrower than the width of the trooper and stop slightly higher than the bottom of the troopers butt cheeks.

* Suede or faux suede thigh patches must be present, extending over the flight suit crotch and down the front finishing above the knee armor. The thigh patches must be secured by 50mm (2") black elastic, sewn in under the front and back of the thigh patch.

* Suede or faux suede thigh patches must be present, extending over the flight suit crotch and down the front finishing above the knee armor. The thigh patches must be secured by 50mm (2") black elastic, sewn in under the front and back of the thigh patch.

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*Real suede should be used, and the suit should be fairly fitted and not baggy.|}}

{{CRLtemplate-onelevel|File:TB_scout_vest.jpg|Vest|

{{CRLtemplate-onelevel|File:TB_scout_vest.jpg|Vest|

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*Sleeves should be padded and contain ribbing similar to the front of the cummerbund, the sleeves should end just slightly longer than the bottom edge of the shoulder armor.

*Sleeves should be padded and contain ribbing similar to the front of the cummerbund, the sleeves should end just slightly longer than the bottom edge of the shoulder armor.

*Must have a much wider neck opening than the flight suit

*Must have a much wider neck opening than the flight suit

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*Has a tapered crotch with inverted curve sewn in detail, made from the same material and sits between the legs and connects to the back of the cummerbund by a 50mm (2") black elastic strap.

*Has a tapered crotch with inverted curve sewn in detail, made from the same material and sits between the legs and connects to the back of the cummerbund by a 50mm (2") black elastic strap.

*Has 6 or 7 (troopers choice) vertical stitch lines producing 5 or 6 raised ribs of equal width stitched into the front between where two fabric pouches are connected.

*Has 6 or 7 (troopers choice) vertical stitch lines producing 5 or 6 raised ribs of equal width stitched into the front between where two fabric pouches are connected.

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{{CRLtemplate-onelevel|File:TB_scout_belt.jpeg|Belt|

{{CRLtemplate-onelevel|File:TB_scout_belt.jpeg|Belt|

*Gloss white, semi-gloss or lightly weathered.

*Gloss white, semi-gloss or lightly weathered.

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*The rest of the belt, that fastens at the back of the waist, is made from a textile material (webbing).

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*The back of the belt has a rectangular thermal detonator box with short grey corrugated hose.

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**The rectangular part of the thermal detonator [[Glossary#Greeblie|greeblie]] is the same as used in the rebel Endor troopers rank badge, which is fixed on the left side of the detonator. On the right hand side is the same round [[Glossary#Greeblie|greeblie]] as used on the Scouts tank topper.

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{{CRLtemplate-onelevel|File:TB_scout_knees.jpeg|Knees|

{{CRLtemplate-onelevel|File:TB_scout_knees.jpeg|Knees|

*Gloss white, semi-gloss or lightly weathered.

*Gloss white, semi-gloss or lightly weathered.

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*There is a dog bone shaped strap that covers the bridge of the foot.

*There is a dog bone shaped strap that covers the bridge of the foot.

*The boots are secured up the back using 25mm (1") white velcro closure.

*The boots are secured up the back using 25mm (1") white velcro closure.

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{{CRLtemplate-onelevel|File:TB_scout_holster.jpeg|Holster|

*Gloss white, semi-gloss or lightly weathered.

*Gloss white, semi-gloss or lightly weathered.

*Attached to the outside right side of the right boot by rivets, not straps.

*Attached to the outside right side of the right boot by rivets, not straps.

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Revision as of 12:37, 2 February 2014

Trained to operate in all conditions, Scout Troopers are the Imperial Army's advance eyes in any situation. Sometimes called Biker Scouts for their primary method of transport, the Aratech 74-Z Speeder Bike, Scouts have been deployed in theaters ranging from the sub-freezing temperatures of Hoth to the temperate climates of the moon of Endor.

This Visual Guide has been reviewed by the detachment staff and the LMO team and is certified for use as a minimum approval guideline for GMLs. GMLs are free to approve this costume type.

Any uncertainties or questionable aspects of the submitted costume should be brought to the appropriate DL/GML peer review section of the legion forum.

Required Costume Components

The following costume components are present and appear as described below.

HelmetFor 501st approval:

Gloss white, semi-gloss, or lightly weathered.

Licensed helmets are acceptable with modifications:

remove the manufacturer logo

replace stock lens

replace inaccurate "fish-hook" logo

replace stock bolts with flat-disc "elevator" bolts

replace inaccurate aerator.

Fan-made helmets are acceptable as long as they remain true to shape of original screen accurate helmet.

For level two certification (if applicable):

Chin cup should be present.

No mesh should be in the ears.

Details should be the correct color and placed as shown.

BalaclavaFor 501st approval:

A balaclava is a black head sock/hood that is worn under the helmet and is used primarily to hide any view of the wearer's skin and/or facial hair.

ShouldersFor 501st approval:

Gloss white, semi-gloss, or lightly weathered.

Black Elastic is used to secure the armor around upper arm.

They do not have any adornment.

For level two certification (if applicable):

Should be secured around bicep with a 35mm ( 1 & 3/8") black elastic strap; the shape of the film used ones should be noted (often curves on the bottom edge are over looked).

Upper ArmsFor 501st approval:

Gloss white, semi-gloss or lightly weathered.

Have a recessed area with a "t-bit" detail attached within.

Black elastic is used to secure the armor around upper arm.

For level two certification (if applicable):

Should include film-accurate "T-bit" detail and secured around the arm with a 35mm ( 1 & 3/8") black elastic strap.

T-bit circle detail piece should face forward on each arm.

ForearmsFor 501st approval:

Gloss white, semi-gloss or lightly weathered.

Black elastic is used to secure the armor around forearm.

For level two certification (if applicable):

Should be secured around the arm with a 25mm ( 1") black elastic strap.

GlovesFor 501st approval:

Black leather and gauntlet length.

Detailed gloves that include-

Black suede or faux suede patches on top of the middle finger, index finger, and thumb.

Four tightly spaced ribs that span the knuckles.

There are no labels/logos, clips, or external straps.

ChestFor 501st approval:

Gloss white, semi-gloss or weathered.

There is a recessed rectangular area present over the right breast that is painted a medium to dark gray.

The chest armor and back plate should be joined together over the shoulder and the gap covered with a loop of white fabric.

The sides of the chest armor are attached to the back plate by white elastic.

For level two certification (if applicable):

Shoulder bridge straps attaching the front and back of the armor should be white cotton webbing; not Nylon.

Side under arm chest/back straps should be 50mm (2") white webbing (off white if using off white pouches/drop box straps), but for trooping practicality 50mm white elastic is acceptable as long as the color matches.

BackFor 501st approval:

Gloss white, semi-gloss or weathered.

The back plate has a tank attached.

The top of the tank is flat with a detail piece painted black, and must use the same greeblies as what is seen on screen. There is also a white painted circle and red line detail to be included.

The tank has a black stripe detail.

Scouts may have additional "rank indicators" that are present on the right side of the tank and can number anywhere from 0 to 6 stripes.

For level two certification (if applicable):

Bullet tank on the back plate should have film-accurate greeblie tank topper detail, secured with single metal colored rivet in the center of the greeblie and properly placed pin striping and single rivet to hold the bottom of the tank; tank topper should be a separate greeblie to the tank itself.

The undersuit is a one or two-piece black textile suit, such as military flightsuits, motorcycle racing suits, industrial work clothing (Dickies), or similar suit modified appropriately.

Must have a suede or faux suede butt flap attached above the waist hidden by the cummerbund, rectangle in shape. The flap should be slightly narrower than the width of the trooper and stop slightly higher than the bottom of the troopers butt cheeks.

Suede or faux suede thigh patches must be present, extending over the flight suit crotch and down the front finishing above the knee armor. The thigh patches must be secured by 50mm (2") black elastic, sewn in under the front and back of the thigh patch.

Suit must not have any visible labels, logos or zippers (including built in flight suit pockets).

For level two certification (if applicable):

Real suede should be used, and the suit should be fairly fitted and not baggy.

VestFor 501st approval:

Made out of black matt finish heavy weight cotton fabric.

Sleeves should be padded and contain ribbing similar to the front of the cummerbund, the sleeves should end just slightly longer than the bottom edge of the shoulder armor.

Must have a much wider neck opening than the flight suit

Secured at the back using 50mm (2") black velcro.

For level two certification (if applicable):

The vest should be separate from the flight suit and cummerbund.

CummerbundFor 501st approval:

White or lightly weathered.

Made out of white matt heavy weight cotton fabric and closes in back with 50mm (2") velcro.

Should sit from just under the chest armor down to the waist.

There should be no gap between the belt and cummerbund.

Has a tapered crotch with inverted curve sewn in detail, made from the same material and sits between the legs and connects to the back of the cummerbund by a 50mm (2") black elastic strap.

Has 6 or 7 (troopers choice) vertical stitch lines producing 5 or 6 raised ribs of equal width stitched into the front between where two fabric pouches are connected.

Pouches may be white or off-white.

For level two certification (if applicable):

The cummerbund should be separate from the flight suit and vest; there should be no visible external edge stitching on the cod or pouch flaps.

BeltFor 501st approval:

Gloss white, semi-gloss or lightly weathered.

The front and two "boxes" of the belt are made of plastic.

The rest of the belt, that fastens at the back of the waist, is made from a textile material (webbing).

Hanging from the sides of the belt are hip boxes (drop boxes), also made from plastic. These are connected to the belt by textile straps.

The drop box straps can be white or off-white.

If using off-white Cummerbund pouches and side straps, the drop box straps must also be off-white.

The back of the belt has a rectangular thermal detonator box with short grey corrugated hose.

The rectangular part of the thermal detonator greeblie is the same as used in the rebel Endor troopers rank badge, which is fixed on the left side of the detonator. On the right hand side is the same round greeblie as used on the Scouts tank topper.

Belt should be one piece or made to look like one piece with no rivets, apart from one on each side to secure the fabric belt; drop boxes shouldn't hang too low.

KneesFor 501st approval:

Gloss white, semi-gloss or lightly weathered.

Black elastic is used to secure the armor around the leg.

For level two certification (if applicable):

Knee armor should have two elastic straps: one that is 25mm (1") wide which passes through the knee armor on the bottom, and a second that is 12mm (1/2") wide riveted to the top sides of the knee armor, and left silver in color.

BootsFor 501st approval:

White or lightly weathered.

The soles of the boot should be tan while the rest of the boot should be white.

There is a dog bone shaped strap that covers the bridge of the foot.

The boots are secured up the back using 25mm (1") white velcro closure.

The calf should come up just slightly underneath the bottom of the knee armor.

For level two certification (if applicable):

The boots should have slots cut into the heels as seen on film, and the sole should be a single color with no visible stitching.

HolsterFor 501st approval:

Gloss white, semi-gloss or lightly weathered.

Attached to the outside right side of the right boot by rivets, not straps.

The blaster pistol should fit in the holster.

For level two certification (if applicable):

Should be attached with four silver colored rivets.

Optional Accessories

Items below are optional costume accessories. These items are not required for approval, but if present appear as described below.

Hold-out BlasterFor 501st approval:

Flat black, semi-gloss or slightly weathered.

The pistol should not have any visible trigger, labels or logos.

For level two certification (if applicable):

The scope should have lenses/discs cut into the scope to make it more realistic, but not decals representing cross hairs or similar.

This document and all of the images within were created by and are the property of the 501st Legion. All other uses are prohibited.